Columbus mayor dons Viking garb

The original caption of this photo from Jan. 19, 1996:
The people in the funny hats and clothes are involved in Fasching! 1996, a traditional German
celebration to be hosted Feb. 3 by the Columbus Council on World Affairs. They are, from left, Judy
Chester, honorary co-chair Lee Hoskins and Mayor Greg Lashutka.

According to an article in the Dispatch at the time, Fasching! 1996 was celebrated with a
gourmet European dinner and a traditional grand parade of costumes.

Festivities, held at Columbus Maennerchor, included music by the Farrenkopf Quartet, a
costume contest and a silent auction of airline tickets, hot-air balloon rides, karate lessons and
golf, theater and dinner packages.